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DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE

All injection strengths: not a benefit

Bipazen · DIN 02513579 · 4mcg/mL · injection solution-1mL Amp Pk

Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-19
StatusOff-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit
Write on scriptnot a benefit; no Exceptional Access criteria on record; see alternatives
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
1 brand, same coverage
Bipazen · DIN 02513579 Manufacturer: KVR Pharmaceuticals; listing date 2021-12-17 Health Canada: Marketed since 2021-10-13 · brand BIPAZEN · ATC H01BA02 DESMOPRESSIN · form Solution · route Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Intravenous · ingredients DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE 4 MCG/ML · company Kvr pharmaceuticals inc. · schedule Prescription
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Bipazen: Formulary list price $9.0000/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $9.0000 per source unit.

Source explanation: The formulary price is what ODB pays; the cash price at the counter is set by the pharmacy.

Formulary data: Ontario extract of Aug 26, 2026 · Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=100269 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02513579)

Source record
The source extract's flag for this DIN is unclear — confirm on the e-Formulary before prescribing (DIN 02513579). DIN 02513579: Bipazen Raw flags: sec3=Y, sec3b=Y, sec3bEAP=Y Item: 682800007; group id 790; item number 1920; lccId None; manufacturer id KVR Source form: Inj Sol-1mL Amp Pk; strength: 4mcg/mL Recorded listing: Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit; may be reimbursed through the Exceptional Access Program when approved (likely, unconfirmed) Source prices (unrounded): $9.0000; ministry $9.0000 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02513579 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=100269
Interchangeable products
DDAVP · DIN 00873993 · not recorded
Shortage status: not checked (no credentials)
Other drugs in the same formulary class (68:28 Pituitary Agents) and how they are covered

Matched class: 68:28 Pituitary Agents

Drug-class inventory only. Lists recorded Ontario formulary products, not every Canadian medication; does not recommend treatment. Covered without a code on the Ontario formulary: THYROTROPIN ALFA 68:28 Pituitary Agents

THYROTROPIN ALFA

· 1 products · General benefit · strengths: 0.9mg/mL · Inj Pd-2x1.1mg Vial Pk Source: formulary-ed43-front-matter.txt Part V; ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26; class 68:28
Full class listing Related classes: 68:04 Corticosteroids, 68:08 Androgens, 68:12 Contraceptives, 68:16 Estrogens, 68:20 Anti-Diabetic Agents, 68:24 Parathyroid Agents, 68:32 Progestogens and Oral Contraceptives, 68:36 Thyroids, 68:38 Anti-Thyroids Same formulary class, not same indication: class membership alone does not establish equivalent uses.
What the Health Canada label says it is for
INDICATIONS AND CLINICAL USE DDAVP injection is indicated for prophylaxis of mild hemophilia A and mild von Willebrand’s disease Type I, and for the treatment of central diabetes insipidus. Hemophilia A DDAVP injection is indicated for patients with hemophilia A with Factor VIII levels greater than 5%. DDAVP will often maintain hemostasis in patients with hemophilia A during surgical procedures and postoperatively, when administered 45 minutes prior to the scheduled procedure. DDAVP will also stop bleeding in hemophilia A patients with episodes of spontaneous or trauma-induced injuries such as hemarthroses, intramuscular hematomas or mucosal bleeding. In certain clinical situations, it may be justified to try DDAVP in patients with Factor VIII levels between 2-5%, however, these patients should be carefully monitored. Von Willebrand’s Disease (Type I) DDAVP injection is indicated for patients with mild to moderate classic von Willebrand’s Disease (Type I) with Factor VIII levels greater than 5%. DDAVP will often maintain hemostasis in surgical procedures and postoperatively when administered 45 minutes prior to the scheduled procedure. … https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00044657.PDF PM date: April 5, 2017 Source product: DDAVP INJ 4MCG/ML; DIN 00873993; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph posted by Health Canada; excerpt for lookup only.

Other review policies

For Bipazen: no applicable EAP criteria are held and no ODB benefit is established. These policies do not establish coverage.

For rare, immediately life-, limb- or organ-threatening circumstances, the Compassionate Review Policy may consider an unfunded drug or indication, subject to its criteria and without bypassing the drug review process. Compassionate Review Policy

Compassionate Review Policy: source quote
Where there are rare clinical circumstances in immediately life, limb, or organ-threatening conditions, the Executive Officer will also consider requests for drugs or indications in situations where there has not been a decision by the Executive Officer to provide funding of the drug or indication as part of the Ontario Drug Benefit program (and the EAP), and the drug or indication requested would not circumvent the established review process for new drugs or indications as part of the drug submission process for listing within the Ontario Drug Benefit program. Requests must meet the criteria for the Compassionate Review Policy.

Ontario source; updated September 15, 2026

For cancer drugs, Case-by-Case Review considers rare, immediately life-threatening circumstances when no satisfactory funded treatment exists; its criteria and application process apply. Case-by-Case Review (cancer drugs)

Case-by-Case Review (cancer drugs): source quote
Note: Requests for cancer drugs are considered under the Case-by-Case Review Program (CBCRP) which is administered by Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) on behalf of the Ministry of Health. The CBCRP considers funding requests for drugs (both oral therapies and injectable drugs) for the treatment of cancer in patients who have a rare clinical circumstance that is immediately life-threatening (death is likely within a matter of months) and who require treatment with an unfunded drug, because there is no other satisfactory and funded treatment. Please refer to the Ontario Health website for information on the application process, FAQs, eligibility criteria and program policies.

Ontario source; updated September 15, 2026